Episode 136 is taking you on our Tulum vacation where we spent a full week exploring the best cenotes in Tulum, walking ancient Mayan ruins in Tulum, eating endless tacos, lounging on the beach, and exploring nearby Bacalar. On this trip to Tulum Mexico we explored four different cenotes and three different ruin cites including the famous Chichen Itza. After spending a good amount of time here, we’re able to give you the insider tips on the best things to do in Tulum that are worth the money so you can plan and maximize your own Tulum trip! Out of all the vacation places in Mexico, we highly recommend this one!

Episode highlights:

• Mayan Ruins: Tulum Ruins & Sian Ka'an with Muyil Ruins 

• Tulum Beaches

• Cenotes

• Day trip to Bacalar

• Day trip to Chichen Itza

We made taking this trip extremely easy with our completely built out 1 weekTulum itinerary available for instant download now! The Tulum itinerary gives travel tips, restaurant and hotel recommendations, links to every activity we booked, packing list, and a day by day itinerary for you to follow.

Here are a few hotel recommendations in the Tulum area.

Tulum Beach: Alaya Tulum, La Zebra Colibri Boutique Hotels, Kanan Tulum Treehouse

Tulum Town: Orchid House Tulum Jungle, Layla Tulum, or Hotel Muaré

Be sure to check out our Tulum Viator experiences for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

If you're looking for a flight deal to Tulum, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you!

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Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week Kim is taking you along on a full first class experience flying in an American Airline's first class cabin on a domestic flight from Austin, TX to Orlando, FL.

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Trip Meet Up: ⁠⁠New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024⁠⁠

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This week’s episode is sharing 13 amazing national parks that you can see and enjoy with just ONE day! In honor of National Park Week April 20-28, 2024 we wanted to share some of our favorites and encourage you to take a day to visit.

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Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week, we're sharing U.S., international, and national park destinations that are perfect for April travel.

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Trip Meet Up: ⁠⁠New River Gorge Rafting Weekend June 7-10, 2024⁠⁠

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We're giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Sight Seeing Yellowstone National Park. In America’s first and most iconic national park we give you all the details on Yellowstone’s unique geological landscape. From beautiful colorful thermal pools, to magnificent geysers, to abundant wildlife, Yellowstone has so much to offer

Sights to See in Yellowstone National Park

• West Thumb Geyser Basin
• The Old Faithful Geyser
• Upper Geyser Basin Loop to see Morning Glory Pool
• Grand Prismatic Spring
• Midway Geyser Basin to see Excelsior Geyser, Opal Pool, and Turquoise Pool
• Fairy Falls Trail to the Grand Prismatic View Point
• Mammoth Hot Springs Trails
• Roosevelt Arch
• Lamar Valley
• Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
• Hayden Valley

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our one-week ⁠⁠Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park Itinerary⁠⁠. It gives you a detailed route to take, how long to stay in each place, hikes, sights to see, even where to eat! You can download the PDF on our website for your trip!

Hotels near Yellowstone National Park that we recommend:

• ⁠⁠Brandin’ Iron Inn⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Best Western Desert Inn⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Yellowstone Park Hotel⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Gray Wolf Inn & Suites⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠The Hibernation Station⁠⁠

Check out our curated ⁠⁠Yellowstone Experiences on Viator⁠⁠ for all the tour activities we recommend in this area.

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Welcome back to Just The Tip, our Friday mini episode series! This week we're breaking down the perks and benefits of two of the top travel credit cards on the market today.

The Squad has both of these credit cards, we know them, we use them, we love them. And while both are great, each one offers different benefits with its point system, partners, and booking portal. Tune in to hear it all!

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In this week's episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, join us as we take you on a beach-filled adventure to the iconic Jersey Shore! We're sharing all our tips and highlights from our weekend getaway celebrating Brittanie and Jamal's 8th wedding anniversary.

We originally flew into Philadelphia, since it is so close to the Jersey Shore. So, in this episode we talk all about our day seeing the main historic highlights of Philadelphia before taking the short drive to the Jersey Shore, and eventually making our way south along the Jersey Shore to the charming Victorian seaside town of Cape May, New Jersey.

Highlights of Philadelphia Include:

• Independence Hall
• The Liberty Bell
• Congress Hall
• Christ Church Burial Grounds (Resting place of Benjamin Franklin and other signers of the Declaration of Independence
• Reading Terminal Market
• Rocky Statue & Steps

Highlights of the Jersey Shore Include:

• Seaside Heights Boardwalk
• Relaxing on the beach
• Visiting the Jersey Shore House
• Visiting the Shore Store
• Enjoying Craft Beers at Last Wave Brewing Co.
• Trying Rosie's Pizza
• Eating classic Italian at Spanos

Highlights of Cape May Include:

• Exploring the town and its Victorian era buildings and houses
• Cape May Winery
• Higbee Beach
• The Lobster House
• Relaxing on the beach
• Cold Springs Village
• Congress Hall

When in Philadelphia, we recommend staying at the following hotels:

• Residence Inn by Marriott
• Holiday Inn Express Midtown
• Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown City Center

When we were in Cape May, we stayed at The Mason Cottage and loved it! We highly recommend you stay here. However, a couple alternatives we would recommend include:

• Congress Hall
• Grand Hotel Cape May

But to make it easier to find your preferred accommodations if you want alternative hotels than the ones we suggested, you can search for hotels here. We did not include any suggestions for the Jersey Shore, because a lot of places are private residence rentals, or not as nice motels. Be sure to use the link provided above to find what best suits your preference and style!

Don’t forget to check out our Viator Experience page for additional activities and things to do in Philadelphia,The Jersey Shore, and Cape May that may be of interest to you!

If you're looking for a flight deal to The Jersey Shore, or anywhere else, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you!

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Welcome to our first episode of Just The Tip! In this week's mini episode we each share our #1 favorite destination. It's hard to pick just one, but tune in to hear more about 3 hot spots around the country we love!

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Grand Teton National Park, located in northwestern Wyoming just south of Yellowstone, is one of the most scenic and serene national parks in the U.S. With the jagged Teton Range towering over alpine lakes, lush valleys, and the Snake River, this park is a haven for hikers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. From spotting moose and grizzly bears, to taking in jaw-dropping mountain vistas, the Tetons are a bucket-list destination for every outdoor lover.

In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re taking you along on our adventures through Grand Teton National Park. We spent several days hiking the trails, exploring hidden gems, and soaking in the views beforeheading north to Yellowstone.

Our Grand Teton Highlights Include:

• Taggart Lake & Bradley Lake Loop (6 miles): Stunning alpine lakes with fewer crowds and better views when hiked counter-clockwise
• Antelope Flats & Mormon Row: Iconic barns with the Tetons as a backdrop, perfect for photography and iconic pictures
• Cascade Canyon via Jenny Lake (12-13 miles RT): A full-day hike past Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, and deep into the canyon with panoramic mountain views
• Wildlife Sightings: Moose, elk, bison, bald eagles, foxes, and even juvenile grizzly bears
• Scenic Viewpoints: Schwabacher's Landing, Snake River Overlook, and Oxbow Bend for incredible sunrise and sunset views
• Jackson, WY eats & drinks: Snake River Brewing, Big Hole BBQ, Moo's ice cream, and the iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar with saddle bar stools

Grand Teton National Park offers a perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and stunning natural beauty. Whether you’re hiking alpine trails, floating the Snake River, or simply soaking in mountain views, this park is guaranteed to leave you in awe. If you want to take this exact trip, or need a little help planning, be sure to check out our 7 Day Grand Teton and Yellowstone Itinerary.

Jackson, Wyoming is the gateway to the Tetons, and this small town packs a lot of charm. However, it can be difficult to find lodging if you wait until the last minute to book hotels for your trip. We advise booking as early as possible. Some of our favorite recommended places to say in Jackson include:

• ⁠Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa⁠
• ⁠Hotel Jackson⁠
• ⁠The Rockwell Inn⁠
• ⁠Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson⁠

If you have more time to spend in the area, take a look at these additional recommended activities to do in ⁠⁠⁠Jackson⁠⁠⁠ via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Viator⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help you plan your trip in the Tetons!

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In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re taking you to Berchtesgaden, Germany, a hidden gem nestled in the Bavarian Alps along the Austrian border. This charming town is known for its stunning alpine scenery, pristine lakes, and rich history—including Hitler’s infamous Eagle’s Nest. We share all the must-do activities, essential travel tips, and even take you on a day trip across the border to Salzburg, Austria!

Highlights of Berchtesgaden Include:

• Exploring & Hiking in Berchtesgaden National Park
• King's Lake Ferry Boat Tour
• Lake Konigssee
• Hitler's Eagles Nest/Kehlsteinhaus
• Jennerbahn Mountain Gondolas
• Rothbach Waterfall
• Saint Bartholoma Church
• Wimbachklamm Waterfalls
• Berchtesgaden Salt Mine

Highlights of Salzburg Include:

• Strolling the Old City of Salzburg
• Mozart's Birthplace
• Mozart's House
• Mirabell Palace & Gardens
• Dwarf Garden
• Love Lock Bridge
• Hohensalzburg Fortress
• Salzburg Cathedral
• St. Peter's Abbey

While in Berchtesgaden, we stayed in two hotels. The first was Hotel Hanauerlehen, and Hotel Konigssee. Hotel Hanauerlehen is located close to city center, but on an isolated hilltop that gives breathtaking views of thesurrounding mountains, while Hotel Konigssee is right along the lakefront of Lake Konigssee and in the centerand heart of the town.

If you have more time to spend in the area, take a look at these additional recommended activities to do in Berchtesgaden & Salzburg via Viator.

If you want to hear more about the area and our adventures in Germany, be sure to listen to our Munich Oktoberfest episode that goes along with this trip.

Since this is an international trip, make sure you can stay connected and access internet and data on the cheap with Airalo. Airalo is an E-Sim instant download that allows you to avoid the high costs of accessing internet and data with your home country cell provider while traveling internationally.

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